How to Win an Argument - Softcover

Gilbert, Michael A.

 
9780471123491: How to Win an Argument
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0471123498 ISBN 13: 9780471123491
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1996

Inhaltsangabe

Proven techniques for getting your point across and winning arguments

If you've ever felt the frustration of losing an argument—even when you knew you were right—to someone more skilled in pressing their point (and your hot buttons), this book is for you. This practical, often amusing guide gives you the tools you need to make your point clearly in any disagreement, from a formal debate to a roaring shouting match. You'll find:

  • Strategies for identifying—and avoiding—the common traps your opponents may set for you
  • Sample arguments spotlighting current issues with notes that analyze both weak and strong techniques
  • Interactive quizzes that help reinforce your new skills and build confidence—"Insightful, instructive, and enjoyable to read."—Publishers Weekly

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

MICHAEL A. GILBERT, Ph.D., is Professor of Philosophy at York University in Ontario. He frequently lectures and gives seminars on the art of arguing, and is the author of several novels.

MICHAEL A. GILBERT, Ph.D., is Professor of Philosophy at York University in Ontario. He frequently lectures and gives seminars on the art of arguing, and is the author of several novels.

Von der hinteren Coverseite

Proven techniques for getting your point across and winning arguments

If you've ever felt the frustration of losing an argument--even when you knew you were right--to someone more skilled in pressing their point (and your hot buttons), this book is for you. This practical, often amusing guide gives you the tools you need to make your point clearly in any disagreement, from a formal debate to a roaring shouting match. You'll find: Strategies for identifying--and avoiding--the common traps your opponents may set for you Sample arguments spotlighting current issues with notes that analyze both weak and strong techniques Interactive quizzes that help reinforce your new skills and build confidence--""Insightful, instructive, and enjoyable to read.""--Publishers Weekly

„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.

Verlag
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Erscheinungsdatum
1996
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0471123498
ISBN 13 
9780471123491
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
194
Kontakt zum Hersteller
Nicht verfügbar
Verantwortliche Person
Nicht verfügbar

Weitere beliebte Ausgaben desselben Titels

9780761840015: How to Win an Argument: Surefire Strategies for Getting Your Point Across

Vorgestellte Ausgabe

ISBN 10:  076184001X ISBN 13:  9780761840015
Verlag: University Press of America, 2008
Softcover